Kanhar

Block / Tehsil Bhalai
District Chamba

About Kanhar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kanhar village is 007322. Kanhar village is located in Bhalai tehsil of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated 45km away from district headquarter Brangal. Brangal is the sub-district headquarter of Kanhar village. As per 2009 stats, Bhalei is the gram panchayat of Kanhar village.

The total geographical area of village is 132.33 hectares. Kanhar has a total population of 164 peoples, out of which male population is 79 while female population is 85. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1075 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kanhar village is 70.73% out of which 73.42% males and 68.24% females are literate. There are about 32 houses in kanhar village. Pincode of kanhar village locality is 176308.

When it comes to administration, Kanhar village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kanhar village comes under Dalhousie Vidhan Sabha constituency & Kangra Lok Sabha constituency. Chamba is nearest town to kanhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 50km away.

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Population of Kanhar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 164 79 85
Literate Population 116 58 58
Illiterate Population 48 21 27

Connectivity of Kanhar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kanhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Kanhar

Where is Kanhar located?

Kanhar village is situated in Bhalai Tehsil, within the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kanhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kanhar is Bhalei (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kanhar?

The pincode of Kanhar is 176308, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kanhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kanhar is 164, with 79 males and 85 females.

How many households are there in Kanhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kanhar village has a total of 32 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kanhar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kanhar is 70.73%. The male literacy rate is 73.42%, while the female literacy rate is 68.24%.